The Town FilesBerkeley County, South Carolina
246,802 people. The median home is worth $310,300 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $84,358.
Towns in Berkeley County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek | 45,946 | $306,000 | $88,178 | 34.0 |
| Hanahan | 20,325 | $374,800 | $87,984 | 36.6 |
| Ladson | 15,550 | $234,900 | $78,760 | 31.3 |
| Moncks Corner | 13,297 | $333,200 | $91,500 | 35.4 |
| Sangaree | 7,781 | $251,800 | $77,673 | 36.1 |
People and housing
| Berkeley County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $310,300 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,654 | $937 |
| Median household income | $84,358 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 36.9 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.0% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
66,943 jobs in 2024, average pay $68,211 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 990 storm events in Berkeley County from 1996 to 2026, with 10 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Berkeley County has been included in 30 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).